Hi Everyone. Well, after 15 years the RV-Dreams Community Forum is coming to an end. Since it began in August 2005, we've had 58 Million page views, 124,000 posts, and we've spent about $15,000 to keep this valuable resource for RVers free and open. But since we are now off the road and have settled down for the next chapter of our lives, we are taking the Forum down effective June 30, 2021. It has been a tough decision, but it is now time.
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I currently live in Anchorage, Alaska, and will be retiring with 30 years of federal service in October 2020. I plan to become a full time RVer and devote myself to volunteering for the many National Park facilities in the U.S., sharing my jewelry-making skills and products using locally sourced items during my travels, and, eventually, looking for that perfect Continuing Care Community. I am looking forward to attending the 2019 rally and learning all about full time RVing and meeting some new friends.
Welcome, Renee! I suggest renting different types of RVs for short periods to see what you like. Some state and federal parks have length limits so consider those when you buy.
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Winnebago TT 2101DS & 2020 Silverado LTZ Z71. 300 watts WindyNation solar w/MPPT, 2 Trojan T-125s. TALL flag pole. Prefer USFS, COE, BLM, USF&WS, NPS, TVA, state/county camps. 14 year Army vet-11B40 then 11A - old MOS 1542 & 1560.
Thanks, Larry. Yes, that is what has been recommended to me. Doing some limited research, though, I'm pretty much thinking a motorhome. And, unfortunately, they don't have these to rent here in Anchorage. Nor do they allow pets, and I have a cat that will be joining me in my new adventures. I'll have to see what I can find in the lower 48 in terms of rentals. Thank you!!
If you are thinking MHs, also consider a toad...towed vehicle...to drive around after parking the MH. The towing capacity of the MH must meet, or hopefully exceed, the weight of the toad.
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Winnebago TT 2101DS & 2020 Silverado LTZ Z71. 300 watts WindyNation solar w/MPPT, 2 Trojan T-125s. TALL flag pole. Prefer USFS, COE, BLM, USF&WS, NPS, TVA, state/county camps. 14 year Army vet-11B40 then 11A - old MOS 1542 & 1560.
Yep, have been thinking about that, too. I do love my Mazda CX5, but I'm considering selling that and getting something smaller to tow around. Options, options, options ... which is why I'm looking forward to my first rally! Lots of good informative sessions that will help me make smart choices.
Yep, have been thinking about that, too. I do love my Mazda CX5, but I'm considering selling that and getting something smaller to tow around. Options, options, options ... which is why I'm looking forward to my first rally! Lots of good informative sessions that will help me make smart choices.
The Rally will help you a LOT. Towing a vehicle will require you choose to tow "four wheels down" or on a dolly. H&L just went thru this so they will be able to offer good advice. Ask lots of questions ... have fun.
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Ron and Janice
2016 Ford F350, King Ranch, DRW, 4x4, CC, 6.7 PS Diesel, remote control air lift system
2017 Durango Gold 381REF, Lambright furniture, MCD shades, morRYDE IS, 8K Disc brakes, GY G114 LR H Tires, 27,320 lbs CGVW
If you don't go four down, please understand you will have three "vehicles" when camping...MH, toad and the dolly or trailer. Backing a dolly or short trailer is hard if not impossible with a MH. Moving them by hand is also hard if not impossible.
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Winnebago TT 2101DS & 2020 Silverado LTZ Z71. 300 watts WindyNation solar w/MPPT, 2 Trojan T-125s. TALL flag pole. Prefer USFS, COE, BLM, USF&WS, NPS, TVA, state/county camps. 14 year Army vet-11B40 then 11A - old MOS 1542 & 1560.
